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1. Letter to Waino "Pete" Peterson from his friend Billy. Peterson was Lake Bluff Chief of Police.

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2. Barney Rosenhagen - A Xerox article from a Louisiana newspaper showing an image Barney Rosenhagen, who was police chief at the time of the furnace murder. The caption reads : Barney Rosenhagen is the chief of police at Lake Bluff, Ill., where Miss Elfrieda Knaak claims she burned herself in the furnace of the village hall as a test of her love for Charles Hitchcock. Another Xerox article from a New York paper about Rosenhagen and Knaak entitled: Self - Tortured Teacher is Dead, describing the encounter between Hitchcock and Knaak in the hospital after Knaak was found in the village furnace. Source: Newspapers.com

   Barney Rosenhagen

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3. Christian Elfert - Christian Elfert, known as "Chris," was an important figure in Lake Bluff's Police history. He first arrived in Lake Bluff in the 1940's when his first wife bought a home at 309 Scranton Ave. At the time, he worked at an iron and brass foundry in North Chicago. He left the foundry due to internal health issues as a result from his heavy lifting job, after surgery he was immediately offered a job at the police department. Soon, he became the Chief of Police. The Christian Elfert Distinguished Service Award was established when Elfert retired. The Village dedicated an award in his name because in 1949 Elfert displayed "outstanding heroism far beyond the call of duty" when he risked his life to save a drowning boy in the icy waters of Lake Michigan. Around his retirement, 1969, his first wife passed away and he eventually remarried to Arelene Burmeister. Christian Elfert passed away in 1986 at the age of 82. Typed copy of Christian Elfert's 1949 report he made about saving Albert Leach from drowning in Lake Michigan. 1949 resolution, declaring Elfert a reward from the Village for his actions saving Leach. Three 1952 newspaper clippings explaining the controversy started when Elfert referred to the Knollwood residents as "hillbillies." Because every time an arrested Knollwood resident gives a Lake Bluff P.O address, the News-Sun headlines them as a Lake Bluff resident. Ruining Lake Bluff's reputation according to Elfert. One of the clippings covers his apology to the Knollwood residents. Article of an unknown date written by Susan Dart about Elfert's life and retirement. Two pages copied from the 1950 Illinois Policeman and Police Journal about the 1949 Merit Awards. Including Elfert winning the 1st award. The Village rewarded him with a citation of merit and $100. Article copied from the Chiefly Chatter comparing small police forces and large police forces. Using Elfert's Lake Bluff force to acknowledge the time and effort his small police force puts in.

   Christian Elfert's Police Report

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4. Gruesome Discovery Made in Village Hall Basement - Panel in Exhibit: Furnace Girl Panel lays out the story of Elfrieda Knaak and her gruesome death. The panel talks about the facts surrounding her first being found and then the story on how she came to be found in the Village Hall furnace room.

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5. Lake Bluff Journal - Lake Bluff Journal - MARION COOK BEHEL MAKES HER DEBUT in La Boheme near Venice, Italy. Lake Bluff school headed the list of Illinois schools in banking, being the only one to have a record of 100 percent. This means that every pupil of the school made a deposit each Tuesday during the month. The eighth grade had a debate on Why Women Should Vote. The girls won the debate against the boys. Elaine Anselm was home Monday December 6, 1926. VILLAGE HAPPENINGS - work has started omni the local ice pond. Howard Monroe had his tonsils removed. Mrs. and Mrs. William Rees entertained at bridge last week. Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Behl, Jr. are getting settled in their new home in the Ravine Forest Subdivision. Mr. and Mrs, William Fairclough were weekend guests of Dr. and Mrs. Elbert Dewey. The former intend to return to the village next spring after a long absence. Arthur Miller is suffering from an infection of the knee cap Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Kloer have started to remodel their house on East Prospect Avenue CLAIM UNFAIR TACTICS IN APARTMENT BUILDING WAR - The village has been experiencing bitter fights among its residents, without the least cause for it, according to prominent business me and officials in the village. David Bjork was the first to propose an apartment building on the property at the corner of Oak Avenue and Center Avenue which was zoned for apartment buildings when the zoning ordinance was passed ... but since the propaganda against the apartment building was started, the commissioners is said to be hesitating, although there seems no way in which he can legally disapprove the request. SCRANTON TEA ROOM REDECORATED - The tea house is managed by Mrs. E. B. Clarke.

   Lake Bluff Journal (top half)

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6. Lake Bluff primary class - Early photo of Lake Bluff primary class. Yellow dot above the head of Waino Peterson. Lake Bluff East School. Waino Peterson moved with his parents to Lake Bluff in 1895 where he attended school. In November 1907 Waino became the Marshal of Lake Bluff. On August 10, 1910, he was shot by resident Michael Mines and spent five months in the hospital and received $2,300 in damages. Waino later became Chief of Police in Winnetka, Illinois.

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7. Lake Bluff Villager - William Biesel and family moved from 711 East Prospect Avenue to the house at 548 East Scranton Avenue. There was discussion concerning the acquisition by the Park Board of a part of the Gurnee property on Sheridan Road, the last remaining parcel of land necessary to the completion of the Sheridan road park plan.

   Lake Bluff Villager

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8. Lake County Star - Lake Bluff League of Women Voter to Discuss Child Welfare. Mrs. Byron Karzas, 244 West Sheridan Place, is the hostess. Another meeting held at 116 West Washington, by Mrs. Paul Frederick and the last meeting was held at Mrs. J. H. Peters, 215 Oak Terrace

   Lake County Star

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9. Lake Forest News - Lake Forest News - At the village board meeting, trustee Henry Spruth, Fire Committee Chairman called attention to the serious situation caused by thoughtless autoists when the Fire Department responds to an alarm. Mrs. Josephine Clow was granted a divorce from Harry B. Clow Jr. Mrs. Clow is living temporarily with her father at 1500 Lake Shore Drive Arden Shore Reopens Soon - Winter camp for boys to start first of November and continue for five and a half months, for 40 undernourished boys. Arden Shore Summer Camp for Mothers and Children ran at capacity this year, taking care of 1,365 people.

   Lake Forest News

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10. Letter from Charles Densmore to E. C. Burgess - Letter from Charles Densmore to E. C. Burgess regarding Burgess' complaint about Durand's dog.

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11. Marshal of Lake Bluff - Studio portrait of Waino Peterson, Jr. Waino (Peter) Peterson moved with his parents to Lake Bluff in 1895 where he attended school. In November 1907 Waino became the Marshal of Lake Bluff. On August 10, 1910, he was shot by resident Michael Mines and spent five months in the hospital and received $2,300 in damages. Waino later became Chief of Police in Winnetka, Illinois.

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12. Officer Harland Kenney - Black and white photograph of Lake Bluff Police Officer Harland Kinney sitting on an early 1940's Harley Davidson motorcycle. Taken in 1946.

    Officer Harland Kenney

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13. Officer Harland Kenney - Black and white photograph of Lake Bluff Police Officer, Harland Kinney, taken in 1948.

    Officer Harland Kenney

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14. Officer Manning and Motorcycle - Photo of Officer Manning and his motorcycle

    Officer Manning and Motorcycle

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15. Roster of Standing Committees of 1947-1948 - Roster of Standing Committees of 1947-1948 - Woodworth and Kiracofe as Finance & Judiciary - Oswald and Woodworth as Public Works - Kiracofe and Leffler as Health and Sanitation - Shellabarger and Kuhlman as Fire - Leffler and Oswald as Water, Buildings, and Grounds - Kuhlman and Shellabarger as Police - Robert McClory as Village Attorney - A. T. Shaw as Village Clerk - Ethel Bowen as Village Treasurer Special Committees Include: - Kuhlman, Oswald, and Ruhl as Railroad - Woodworth and Kiracofe as Publicity

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16. South County Neighbor: Murray Michelsen - A December 18th, 1991 News-Sun with an article highlighting Police Sergent Murray Michelsen as the South County Neighbor. The article includes a biography, community involvement, leisure activities enjoyed, accomplishments, and goals.

    South County Neighbor: Murray Michelsen

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17. The Lake Forester and Lake Forest News - The Lake Forester and Lake Forest News - CANCEL ACTIVITIES AT LAKE BLUFF SCHOOL TO CONSERVE ELECTRICITY - meetings of the Lake Bluff Badminton club have been cancelled because of the electricity conservation program now in effect in the public elementary schools. ... at the request of the Illinois Commerce commission that electricity consumption be cut by 25 percent. The ruling will also limit the Boy Scout troop; the American Legion volleyball team meetings and others. Gene Hall of East Prospect Avenue, will present his first recital at the Union Church of Lake Bluff. He is the son of J. H. Hall and is a sophomore at Lake Forest college. GRACE CHURCH TO GIVE STYLE SHOW - Mrs. Gunts of Oak Terrace is chairman of the project. The models will be : Mrs. Edmond Kulp, Mrs.Paul Heerens, Mrs. Robert Patterson, Mrs. D. Huszag, Mrs. Joseph Harris, Joy Klinkman. Mrs. Mary Attridge 81, of Sheridan Place dies in Lake Forest, the wife of James Attridge and mother of Wilbur Attridge. Charles LaHue of Foss Court, is General Superintendent and chairman of the board of Grace Methodist church. Christian Elfert, Lake Bluff's chief of police shows his new citation for heroism from the Illinois Policeman and Police Journal to Lee Dole and Albert Leach, young Lake Bluffers involved in a Lake Michigan ice mishap in January, 1949. The accident occurred when Burt Leach fell through thin ice 50 yards from shore. Lee, after unsuccessfully trying to save his friend, called Chief Elfert who rescued the boy at the risk of his own life. Grade Five - II will present an original play entitled A New Star in Our Flag. The play will open with "Father" Tommie Wells hearing from his "Children" portrayed by Beverly Muller and Billy Muto and director by fifth grade teacher Pearl Merrell. NEW FIRM OFFERS SPECIAL SERVICES TO RESIDENTS - Stiles and Horne, on Western Avenue in Lake Forest, opened Saturday. A new kind of service will be offered, among them kitchen and plumbing problems, They also plan to run cooking schools for women's clubs, Girl Scouts and young brides. The firm is run by James Stiles, III, of Waukegan, Gilbert Stiles of Libertyville, who are sons of James Stiles, Jr. of Lake Bluff.

    The Lake Forester and Lake Forest News

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18. The Pointer - Local Lake Bluff newspaper which contains headlines such as: Lake Bluff Chamber-Commerce plans progress in 1957 New members appointed to Lake Bluff Mosquito Board Lake Bluff Park District Lake Bluff Police Chief Christian Elfert asks cooperation Mrs. Thomas Bailey appointed director of Lake Bluff Educational Association Lake Bluff Ice Carnival Lake Forest Legion Auxiliary meeting Educational Association membership almost doubles Teens about town Lake Forest Recreation Trading Corner Green Thumbs

    The Pointer

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19. The Pointer - Local Lake Bluff newspaper which contains headlines such as: Lake Bluff Garden Club perpetuate ravine beauty Local sports cars in Lake Ice Race Young Republicans to attend Illinois convention Form new law partnership Lake Forest Police Dept. annual dance Cub Scouts entertain dads for Scout Week Lake Bluff man advanced in Trust Co. ranks Add Drunkometer to Lake Forest police equipment Green Thumb Theatrical group presents second play of season 55 Lake Forest merchants back Legion Flag Program Teens About Town Annual LaFoCaYo Valentine Dance Robertson's celebrate opening of new Deerpath Shop Warriors undefeated: Royals win thrilling triple overtime game 111 Hamilton Court 218 East North Avenue 514 East Scranton Avenue 205 Ravine Forest Drive 109 Moffett Road 750 Mawman Avenue 111 East Blodgett Avenue 252 East Washington Avenue 711 McKinley Road 241 East Sheridan Road

    The Pointer

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20. Village Year Ending Roster for 1950 - Village Year Ending Roster for 1950 Include: - Finance & Judiciary - Health and Sanitation - Water, Building, and Grounds - Public Works - Fire - Police - Publicity - Health - Board of Appeals - Plan Commission - Board of Local Improvements

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21. Village Year Ending Roster for 1952-1953 - Village Year Ending Roster for 1952-1953 Includes: - Finance & Judiciary - Public Works - Health and Sanitation - Fire - Water, Building, and Grounds - Police

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22. Volunteers are Fire Fighters - Article in the Lake Forester praising the fire and police departments of Lake Bluff

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23. Waino Peterson - Several articles and letters regarding Waino Peterson, as well as a background outline of Peterson's life by his son Dr. Waino Peterson, Jr. Waino (Peter) Peterson moved with his parents to Lake Bluff in 1895 where he attended school. In November 1907 Waino became Village Marshal of Lake Bluff. On August 10, 1910, he was shot by resident Michael Mines and spent five months in the hospital and received $2,300 in damages. Waino later became Chief of Police in Winnetka, Illinois. A letter from Fritz, not dated, from Camp Grant, Illinois A letter by John Howard Village President, recommending Peterson as being a good marshall, police officer and another to Peterson regarding an interview with the Chicago Mounted Police, dated March 28, 1931. Also a letter to John Howard from the Department of Police in Chicago. An obituary from the Winnetka Talk date April 21, 1955 A business card as Chief of Police, Winnetka, Illinois

    Waino Peterson

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24. Waino Peterson as Lake Bluff Marshal - Photo of Waino as Lake Bluff Marshal, 1907. Waino (Peter) Peterson moved with his parents to Lake Bluff in 1895 where he attended school. In November 1907 Waino became the Marshal of Lake Bluff. On August 10, 1910, he was shot by resident Michael Mines and spent five months in the hospital and received $2,300 in damages. Waino later became Chief of Police in Winnetka, Illinois.

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